Where to watch Absolutely (1989) in the UK
Absolutely (1989) is available to watch free in the UK on Channel 4. Last verified on 2 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Absolutely is a popular UK television comedy sketch show shown on Channel 4 between 1989 and 1993. The cast and crew were mainly Scottish; the principal writers and performers were Moray Hunter, Jack Docherty, Peter Baikie, Gordon Kennedy, Morwenna Banks and John Sparkes. It was directed by Phil Chilvers, Alan Nixon, Alistair Clark, and Graham C Williams. The show's producers were Alan Nixon, and David Tyler
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is Absolutely on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Absolutely (1989) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Absolutely (1989) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Disney+
No — Absolutely (1989) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Absolutely.
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Morwenna BanksVarious Characters -
Gordon KennedyVarious Characters -
Peter BaikieVarious Characters -
John SparkesVarious Characters -
Moray HunterVarious Characters -
Jack DochertyVarious Characters
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Absolutely — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Absolutely for free in the UK?
Absolutely (1989) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.
Are all seasons of Absolutely on the same service?
Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.
Is Absolutely on Netflix in the UK?
No — Absolutely (1989) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Is Absolutely on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Absolutely (1989) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Is Absolutely on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Absolutely (1989) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
How accurate is this TV series's availability data?
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